The IBM Security Directory Server - System Administration training course covers the configuration and administration of IBM Security Directory Server, which provides an LDAP client and server infrastructure. Learn basic LDAP concepts, install the directory server, and configure directory server instances. During hands-on labs you load a sample database and manage directory data using the Web Administration Tool and command-line tools. You can secure directory data using ACLs and SSL, configure a proxy server, and set up replication.
By attending IBM Security Directory Server - System Administration workshop, delegates will learn to:
- Define LDAP and discuss concepts regarding LDAP standards
- Describe the components of IBM Security Directory Server and list its hardware and software prerequisites
- Install and configure IBM Security Directory Server instances and load a sample ldif data file
- Configure IBM Security Directory Server instances for online backup
- Use the Web Administration Tool to view, edit, add, and delete directory entries; search the directory using ldapsearch
- Explain the purpose of the directory schema, object classes, and attributes; use the Web
- Administration tool to extend the default schema
- Configure and use simple and Digest-MD5 authentication; list the password policies supported by IBM Security Directory Server
- Describe the access control model used by IBM Security Directory Server; configure and enforce access control policies for directory entries
- Configure replication schedules; configure a proxy directory server
- Configure the IBM Security Directory Server to use SSL for secure communications
- Configure and use problem determination facilities
- Perform basic and advanced tuning of the IBM Security Directory Server
- Back up and restore the directory database
- Perform basic problem resolution of IBM Security Directory Server
- Working knowledge of Suse Linux basic administration
- Working knowledge of general security concepts, including digital certificates, SSL, authentication, and authorization
- Basic understanding of LDAP fundamentals
This IBM Security Directory Server - System Administration class is for System or Network Administrators.